Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 466

SUNROOF OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

SUNROOF 

Before beginning sunroof diagnostics verify that all other power accessories are in proper operating condition. 
For electrical diagnostic information follow the chart "Sunroof Diagnosis Chart". Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND 
TESTING . Also refer to Wiring Diagrams, in this publication for circuit, splice and component descriptions. 

Before beginning diagnosis for wind noise or water leaks, verify that the sunroof is in a fully closed position. A 
common problem is the sunroof is left in an open position, this can be caused by releasing the control switch 
before the sunroof was fully closed. The sunroof module is equipped with a water-management system. If 
however, the sunroof glass is in a partial closed position, high pressure water may be forced beyond the water 
management system boundaries and onto the headlining. 

MECHANICAL SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS 

SWITCH INPUTS

-

OPEN

CLOSE

VENT

FULL 

VENT 

Push and hold switch until 
glass stops in flush closed 
position, the glass will then 
express open

Push and hold switch until 
glass stops in flush closed 
position.

No action

Press the switch for less 
than 0.65 seconds for 
express to full open

Press the switch for less 
than 0.65 seconds for 
express to full closed

VENT 

RANGE 

Push and hold switch until 
glass passes through flush 
closed position. Glass will 
then open

Push and hold switch until 
glass stops in flush closed 
position.

Push and hold switch until glass 
stops in full vent position.

FLUSH 

Press switch for less than 
0.65 seconds for express to 
full open.

No action

Press and hold switch. Glass will 
travel through flush closed to full 
vent. Glass will stop when switch is 
released or when fully vented.

Press switch for more than 
0.65 seconds and glass will 
stop when switch is released

Press switch for less than 0.65 
seconds for express to full vent

FULL 

OPEN 

No action

Press and hold switch until 
glass stops in flush closed 
position or anywhere in 
between.

Press and hold switch. Glass will 
travel through flush closed to full 
vent. Glass will stop when switch is 
released.

Press switch for less than 
0.65 seconds for express to 
flush closed

Press switch for less than 0.65 
seconds for express to full vent

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

WATER DRAINAGE AND WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS 

Adequate drainage is provided by a drain trough in the sunroof housing which encircles the sliding glass panel 
and leads to drain hoses. If a wet headliner or other water leak complaints are encountered, before performing 
any adjustments, first ensure that the drainage system is not plugged or disconnected. Use a pint container to 
pour water into the sunroof housing drain trough. If water flow is restricted, use compressed air to blow out any 
material plugging the drain system. Retest system again. 

To further check for a disconnected drain hose: 

1. Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof housing drain tubes. See REMOVAL.  

2. Repair as necessary.  

3. Install headliner. See INSTALLATION.  

The sliding glass panel is designed to seal water entry with a snug fit between the roof and the seal. The fit can 
be checked by inserting a piece of paper between the roof and the seal. The piece of paper should have some 
resistance when pulled out when the glass panel is in the closed position. The sunroof housing will drain off a 
minimum amount of water. Excessive wind noise could result if the gap clearances are exceeded. The sunroof 
glass panel may need to be adjusted. See ADJUSTMENTS for proper procedures. 

DEFLECTOR - SUNROOF WIND 

REMOVAL 

DEFLECTOR - SUNROOF WIND 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Sunroof water leak.

Drain tubes clogged or kinked or disconnected from the 
sunroof.
Glass panel improperly adjusted.
Faulty glass panel seal.

Gurgling sound from sunroof.

Low spot in drain hose routing, allowing water to stand.

Wind noise from sunroof.

Front of glass panel too high or rear too low.
Wind deflector not deploying.
Glass not centered in opening.
Faulty glass panel seal.

Rattles from open sunroof while driving.

Loose or broken attaching hardware.
Worn or broken mechanism.

Sunroof does not stop in the fully closed 
position.

Drive motor has lost position of glass, teach procedure 
required to reprogram drive motor. Refer to sunroof drive 
motor teach procedure.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 563: Pressing Spring Lock With Small Flat Bladed Tool And Pushing Wind Deflector Reward To 
Release From Car Top Opening 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Open the sunroof glass to the full open position.  

2. Press the spring lock (1) with a small flat bladed tool and push the wind deflector (2) reward to release 

from the car top opening.  

3. Repeat the previous step on the opposite side. 

Fig. 564: Rotating Wind Deflector Up And Release From Mounting Hole In Sunroof Frame 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

4. Rotate the wind deflector (1) up and release from the mounting hole (2) in the sunroof frame.  

INSTALLATION 

DEFLECTOR - SUNROOF WIND 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro

  

Fig. 565: Rotating Wind Deflector Up And Release From Mounting Hole In Sunroof Frame 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Position the wind deflector springs (1) into the mounting holes (2) in the sunroof frame.  

2. Rotate forward and down into position. 

Fig. 566: Sliding Wind Deflector And Spring Forward Under Car Top Lip And Making Sure 
Spring Lock Snaps Into Place 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

3. Slide the wind deflector and spring (1) forward under the car top lip and make sure the spring lock snaps 

into place (2) fully.  

GLASS - SUNROOF 

REMOVAL 

GLASS - SUNROOF 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Body - Nitro